how to approach manager and give resume?

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I'm thinking about going to a unit I've applied for a position and give my resume to a manager (something Ive learning from allnurses :redbeathe). I am desperate enough to increase my chance of being interviewed yet I'm worried and not quite sure how to go about it. How do you approach manager and how do you communicate to a manager about wanting to work there? What if manager have a bad first impression that she does not even look at your resume?

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Specializes in ED/ICU/TELEMETRY/LTC.

Hello, I am Nancy Nurse. I have applied for a position on your unit. I have real interest in joining this unit and for this work. I have brought you my resume. Would you please look at my qualifications. I feel that I can bring ..... and ..... to this unit. If you have any questions I will be glad to answer them now or you can feel free to call me.

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Specializes in ICU.

A little curtsey at the end would be a nice touch. :thankya:

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Be very, VERY sure you know the policy at that facility.

At the hospital I recently left showing up on a unit to accost a manager would guarantee that you did NOT get a job. All managers were required to forward any resume they received from someone circumventing the application/HR process to HR so their application could be rejected.

Think about it. If you were a manager how impressed would you be if everyone who was interested in a position showed up on your unit. Some positions get hundreds of applicants, what if they all showed up to disrupt the manager's work day.

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So are you saying that its not a good idea to give a nurse manager my resume and I should just wait for the humann resources person to call me back for an interview??

uote=kids;5925171]Be very, VERY sure you know the policy at that facility.

At the hospital I recently left showing up on a unit to accost a manager would guarantee that you did NOT get a job. All managers were required to forward any resume they received from someone circumventing the application/HR process to HR so their application could be rejected.

Think about it. If you were a manager how impressed would you be if everyone who was interested in a position showed up on your unit. Some positions get hundreds of applicants, what if they all showed up to disrupt the manager's work day.

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I agree with kids, many workplaces have a policy to reject a resume that was not submitted through appropriate channels. Even if the policy allows you to hand in your resume to the manager, you will need to make an appointment with the manager first to show you are considerate of their busy schedule.

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Specializes in Cardiothoracic ICU.

I would follow your original plan and go in. Going through HR does not allow you to show your personality. Its worth the risk to show up

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She didn't say she was trying to circumvent HR and the application process. In my area, if you don't go in to meet face-to-face with the manager, especially if you are a new RN, you have pretty much zero chances of even getting an interview.

Do the application online (or however that facility does their applications) then go in dressed professionally, introduce yourself, tell the manager that you applied for XXX position but wanted to take a moment to come in and introduce yourself. Tell them you'd like to leave your resume and whatever else you have brought (bring your resume, letters of recommendation, references and anything else you think might help you without being obnoxious all neatly put into a large envelope or a folder). At that point they will likely either say thank you, and you can go on your way, or they may offer to sit down for a short interview.

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

Advice from someone who's attempted this before...if you plan to storm the bastille, don't go at the hour before/after shift change since things will be crazy enough as it is, as one shift is rushing to finish up so they can leave and the other shift is rushing to get their assessments done and get started, without you there trying to find the NM.

So if shift change is, say at 3pm, don't go between 2p-4p.

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Specializes in RN, BSN, CHDN.

I am a manager and I do remember a face of somebody who brings me personally a resume and an application.

However I do not always have the time to meet with potential staff members who come in.

I did employ an LPN recently who called in to see me and ask about a job, I did like him instantly on sight and sent his resume to the HR with a recommendation.

I didn't interview him as I was on vacation but my charge nurse did and employed him.

He is turning out to be a very 'good' employee!

PS I didnt tell my charge nurse that he had made a good impression upon me but he made same impression on her and she offered him a job

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Specializes in CriticalCare.

interesting dichotomy here. i can understand both POV's

the decision would be a difficult one.

i suppose if u had no chance at all in the first place, having waited some time after the online process, one could take the risk

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Hi Ms.RN,

What about looking for events that will allow you to meet the managers and nurse recruiters without "storming Bastille" (I love that expression, Meriwhen! lol!)?

Hospitals often have conferences, fairs and such where managers and nurse recruiters often attend. For example, a local hospital here had a pain symposium where plenty of management-type folks spoke and opened the floor to questions. Even if you do not go far with your networking, there are still a ton of stuff you can learn from such events.

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